Very easy, just listen to the customers wish. That’s how the SV-237 becomes the SV-237MK. The big change is that we replaced the USB input on multiple wish by an coax and optical input. These inputs are more suitable for daily use and offer more possibilities for connections. The unique circuit of Frank Blöhbum was not changed.
Under the leadership of Frank Blöhbaum, who is the developer of the Thorens electronics and the Auto-Bias control of the T.A.C. tube amplifiers, the circuit design was completely revised and improved. Thus, in the output stage section a phase reserve of 90° was reached by making various changes. This phase reserve provides a much better transient response to complex loads (loudspeakers). Because the amplifier always works virtually during normal operation in state of the transient oscillation - Music represents transient pulses – the improvements can be heard elementary. Musicality and sound are much better than its predecessor. Even the most difficult loudspeakers can be powered easily. The amplifier always dominates the complex load (loudspeaker) without sounding strained.
The preamplifier section was fitted in the second stage with 6N1P tubes. The greater voltage level provides better signal stability. This results in a higher spectral purity of the signal which causes a further improvement in fine detail in the sound. Here, the tube-like musicality is maintained and an analytical coldness never comes in the sound. Another advantage of the improved circuit design is a greatly improved signal to noise ratio. It results in an excellent playback quality also on high efficiency speakers such as the Impulse series of Dynavox: Noise was once. Enjoy explosive live performance as a result of excellent dynamics. Moreover, the volume control has been finely adjusted. Thus, the volume level can be set precisely using remote control.
the sound is very punchy and dynamic
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I have owned an SV237 MK amplifier for 3 years now. At first I had a problem with random static and noise from the 6N1P-EV tubes. After 2 years, I found out that the issue was that the tubes had almost hardly corroded pins which caused intermittent contact. I replaced the 6N1P-EVs with 6N1Ps with gold plated pins and the problem was solved.
As for the sound of the amp, it is very punchy and dynamic. I like it, as I listen to classic rock all the time, and the Vincent suits it like a million dollars))
The amplifier set up with a pair of Elac Carina floorstanders and an Elac SUB1010 subwoofer. Together they create a sound that I'm very satisfied with. I was also glad to see that there are multiple inputs for sources. The built-in DAC is also quite good.
Vincent SV237 MK has the advantages of tubes on the front end and a powerful semiconductor on the output. It's the perfect mix for lovers of fine detail in music and powerful punch in those moments when it's needed.
I haven't regretted for a moment that I bought the SV237 MK. I think it will be with me for many years to come.
The German brand VINCENT was registrated in 1995 as a trade mark by Sintron Distribution GmbH in Iffezheim/Germany. Since the foundation Sintron develops further continually the products of the high-end brand. German know-how guarantees a high-quality, excellent and secure series manufacture in far east – high-class parts and above-average processed housings provide the brand’s high “inner values”. Product development takes place in Germany.VINCENT stands for a continual orientation to 2-channel stereo in the high end class. There are two electrical concepts. On one side there are the solid state products - equipment that is based on pure transistor technology. Products of the solidLine are one example to be mentioned. They have a precise, light and dynamic sound design.
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